If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease
You’ll want to check the gluten-free claim and any warnings about cereals containing gluten on the pack you receive.
Who is this choice relevant to?
If you order breakfast shopping online
You’ll want to know whether you can add your chosen cornflakes to your basket and what pack size you’re ordering.
If you compare ingredients
Even within the gluten-free range, you’ll want to compare ingredients and nutritional information, such as fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g.
What should you look for when choosing?
When choosing cornflakes for someone with coeliac disease, first check the gluten-free claim and warnings on the pack. Then check whether the product is currently available to order and, if there are several suitable options, compare their nutritional information.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free claim and warnings | Read the gluten-free claim, ingredients and warnings on the pack you receive. The Dutch Coeliac Association advises taking any warning about cereals containing gluten seriously. | If I’m ordering for someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on maize being the main ingredient. For around 50% of consumers, checking that a product is suitable for a gluten-free diet comes first. |
| Availability to order online | Check that you can add the item to your basket and that the pack size is what you’re looking for. | I want my cornflakes delivered with my groceries, so I need to be able to order them. Current availability to order is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Compare the ingredients and, on the same per-100 g basis, the fibre, sugars and salt. | If several gluten-free varieties are available to order, I want to see how their ingredients and nutritional values differ. Around 20% of consumers give this comparison top priority. |
Common mistakes when ordering online
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Assuming cornflakes made with maize are automatically gluten-free
A maize base doesn’t tell you enough about the other ingredients. Kellogg's Nederland lists barley malt extract in the ingredients of its regular Corn Flakes.
If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease, look for the gluten-free claim and read the full ingredients list.
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Assuming a product page means an item is available to order
A page may remain visible after a variety has been removed from the online range. On 5 October 2026, Jumbo said this was the case for Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Cornflakes and Consenza Pure & Free Glutenvrije Cornflakes.
Check that your chosen variety is available to order from your basket. If you choose a substitute, check its label in the same way.
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Overlooking a warning about cereals containing gluten
According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, this type of warning indicates a real risk of gluten above 20 ppm, even if maize is the main ingredient.
If you have coeliac disease, don’t choose a pack with this kind of warning.
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Relying on old product information when reordering
Albert Heijn warns that ingredient, nutrition and allergen information can change.
Check the label again when your order arrives, even if you’ve ordered the same item before.
Brands with relevant gluten-free varieties
These product ranges can help you identify suitable varieties. Check the current packaging and availability to order for each item.
AH Glutenvrij
Albert Heijn’s own-brand gluten-free range includes AH Glutenvrij Cornflakes 200 g.
- Albert Heijn gives this variety a gluten-free claim and lists 95% maize grits and 5 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Albert Heijn warns that product information can change, so check the pack you receive.
Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten
Jumbo describes its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Cornflakes 200 g as a gluten-free own-brand variety.
- Jumbo displays the Crossed Grain symbol for this variety.
- On 5 October 2026, Jumbo said this specific item was no longer in its online range.
Consenza
Jumbo describes Consenza Pure & Free Glutenvrije Cornflakes as a 250 g gluten-free variety.
- Jumbo’s product information lists 4,6 g of fibre per 100 g for this variety.
- On 5 October 2026, Jumbo said this specific item was no longer in its online range.
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Frequently asked questions
Are regular Kellogg's Corn Flakes gluten-free because they’re made from maize?
No. A maize base doesn’t make this variety gluten-free. Kellogg's Nederland lists barley malt extract in the ingredients of its regular Corn Flakes. If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease, choose a product with a current gluten-free claim.
What does ‘may contain cereals containing gluten’ mean on the pack?
According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, this warning indicates a real risk of gluten above 20 ppm. If you have coeliac disease, don’t choose cornflakes with this warning, even if maize is the main ingredient.
Can I choose gluten-free oats instead of cornflakes?
Gluten-free oats are a different breakfast product, and you should check their gluten-free claim separately. For oats, the Dutch Coeliac Association recommends choosing a product with the Crossed Grain symbol where possible. It also points out that a small number of people with coeliac disease react to pure oats too.
Should I check the label again when I reorder?
Yes, check the pack you receive. Albert Heijn warns that ingredient, nutrition and allergen information can change, so a previous order is no substitute for checking the label.